Food Scene
A 14-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
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GOLD Restaurant
15 Bennett StA 14-course menu takes your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Africa. Sample Zambian kandolo balls made of sweet potato; Congolese spinach and a moreish Ghanaian groundnut chicken stew. A drumming showpiece and attendant drama makes it popular with tourists.
Branched out with this counter-service taco restaurant. A ceviche starter explodes with fresh, zingy flavour of limes, coriander and tender fish. Tacos are small, but affordably priced. Don’t leave without trying the churros. Perfect for hipster-spotting.
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EL Burro Taqueria Kloof Nek
Branched out with this counter-service taco restaurant. A ceviche starter explodes with fresh, zingy flavour of limes, coriander and tender fish. Tacos are small, but affordably priced. Don’t leave without trying the churros. Perfect for hipster-spotting.
This narrow sliver of Waterfront real estate offers excellent burgers and some of the best ribs in town. Burgers might feature smoky barbecue sauce, cheddar and mustard or chutney, gruyère and guac.
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Gibson's
19 Dock RdThis narrow sliver of Waterfront real estate offers excellent burgers and some of the best ribs in town. Burgers might feature smoky barbecue sauce, cheddar and mustard or chutney, gruyère and guac.
This buzzing Kloof Street restaurant is famous for its burgers and double-thick milkshakes. Don’t miss the deep-fried Oreos or the disco fries, either.
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Hudsons, The Burger Joint
Kloof StreetThis buzzing Kloof Street restaurant is famous for its burgers and double-thick milkshakes. Don’t miss the deep-fried Oreos or the disco fries, either.
One of the stalwarts of the sushi scene, Beluga offers an extensive sushi and dim sum menu – but hot plates are on point too. The courtyard is a popular option on the after-work drinks circuit.
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Beluga Cape Town
70 Prestwich StOne of the stalwarts of the sushi scene, Beluga offers an extensive sushi and dim sum menu – but hot plates are on point too. The courtyard is a popular option on the after-work drinks circuit.
It’s been around since 1995 and is still serving dim sum, robata, sushi and wok dishes. The duck in pillow-y bao buns and the Peking duck with pancakes remain favorites. The dark but glamorous interior can get a little loud, so opt for a table by the bar at the front if you want more privacy.
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Haiku Cape Town CBD
58 Burg StIt’s been around since 1995 and is still serving dim sum, robata, sushi and wok dishes. The duck in pillow-y bao buns and the Peking duck with pancakes remain favorites. The dark but glamorous interior can get a little loud, so opt for a table by the bar at the front if you want more privacy.
Famed international chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s local outpost combines the tastes and textures of classic Japanese, Peruvian and South African ingredients. This is Japanese cuisine on the cutting-edge – and it doesn’t come cheap. The cathedral-esque venue is grand for a special night out.
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Nobu
Dock RoadFamed international chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s local outpost combines the tastes and textures of classic Japanese, Peruvian and South African ingredients. This is Japanese cuisine on the cutting-edge – and it doesn’t come cheap. The cathedral-esque venue is grand for a special night out.
This restaurant remains one of the more exciting bistro-chic options in the city. A chalkboard menu offers moreish dishes like Asian cabbage salad with crisp cubes of pork belly and prawns; and tender confit duck leg with Savoy cabbage. By day the charming Heritage Square courtyard is first prize for seating, come evening the courtyard takes on a magical candlelit feel.
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Bizerca Bistro
98 Shortmarket StreetThis restaurant remains one of the more exciting bistro-chic options in the city. A chalkboard menu offers moreish dishes like Asian cabbage salad with crisp cubes of pork belly and prawns; and tender confit duck leg with Savoy cabbage. By day the charming Heritage Square courtyard is first prize for seating, come evening the courtyard takes on a magical candlelit feel.
Chef Kerry Kilpin (formerly of La Colombe), serves bistro food and tapas dishes with flair at this Steenberg restaurant. Think open steak sandwiches with béarnaise sauce, onion rings and triple-cooked handcut chips; hand-chopped beef tartare; angelfish springrolls; and Asian sticky pork belly. A chic interior and poolside terrace with fabulous vineyard and mountain views set the tone for sophisticated dining.
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Bistro Sixteen82
Steenberg RoadChef Kerry Kilpin (formerly of La Colombe), serves bistro food and tapas dishes with flair at this Steenberg restaurant. Think open steak sandwiches with béarnaise sauce, onion rings and triple-cooked handcut chips; hand-chopped beef tartare; angelfish springrolls; and Asian sticky pork belly. A chic interior and poolside terrace with fabulous vineyard and mountain views set the tone for sophisticated dining.
This perennially busy restaurant is run by the Madame Zingara team, so expect an outlandish space and off-the-wall service. Flavours are big, with standouts including Bombay ribs and prawns in garlic-herb butter.
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The Bombay Bicycle Club
158 Kloof StThis perennially busy restaurant is run by the Madame Zingara team, so expect an outlandish space and off-the-wall service. Flavours are big, with standouts including Bombay ribs and prawns in garlic-herb butter.
An ode to chef/designer Jacques Erasmus’ love of modern, rich and interesting design, and the Afrikaner food of his childhood. You’ll find warming marrowbone soups in winter and zingy salads such as shaved coleslaw with prawns, golden sultanas, chilli and fresh ginger in summer. It’s small but very stylish.
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Hemelhuijs
71 Waterkant StAn ode to chef/designer Jacques Erasmus’ love of modern, rich and interesting design, and the Afrikaner food of his childhood. You’ll find warming marrowbone soups in winter and zingy salads such as shaved coleslaw with prawns, golden sultanas, chilli and fresh ginger in summer. It’s small but very stylish.
Based in a restored Georgian-style home, the restaurant strikes a perfect balance between classy and low key. The menu fuses French and Italian cuisine in a series of hearty, comforting mains.
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Societi Bistro
50 Orange StBased in a restored Georgian-style home, the restaurant strikes a perfect balance between classy and low key. The menu fuses French and Italian cuisine in a series of hearty, comforting mains.
This cosy restaurant serves up thoughtful breakfasts, lunches (and dinners on Thursdays and Fridays). Dishes might include homemade pork sausages with truffle mash and chicken pie with triple-cooked chips. Exposed brickwork and wood mirror the country-style food.
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Birds Catering
127 Bree StThis cosy restaurant serves up thoughtful breakfasts, lunches (and dinners on Thursdays and Fridays). Dishes might include homemade pork sausages with truffle mash and chicken pie with triple-cooked chips. Exposed brickwork and wood mirror the country-style food.
This bustling little eatery is always crammed with regulars who come for the generous portions, fresh and colourful salads and the great vibe, as set by amiable owner Karen Dudley. An eclectic mix of antique crockery adds to the feeling of visiting a beloved aunt’s house.
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The Kitchen
111 Sir Lowry RdThis bustling little eatery is always crammed with regulars who come for the generous portions, fresh and colourful salads and the great vibe, as set by amiable owner Karen Dudley. An eclectic mix of antique crockery adds to the feeling of visiting a beloved aunt’s house.
This neighbourhood gem set in an old house has been a firm favourite for many years for its fresh, ethically sourced ingredients. Eggs are free-range and bread is homemade and includes whole wheat, 70% rye, sourdough and zero carb bread made with linseed and olive oil.
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Starlings
94 Belvedere RdThis neighbourhood gem set in an old house has been a firm favourite for many years for its fresh, ethically sourced ingredients. Eggs are free-range and bread is homemade and includes whole wheat, 70% rye, sourdough and zero carb bread made with linseed and olive oil.
This ultra cool city eatery combines motorcycles, café-style cuisine, and great coffee. The edgy urban interior with views of the buzzing Buitengracht Street make for the perfect pit-stop for city dwellers. The quiches and sandwiches come highly recommended.
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112 Buitengracht StThis ultra cool city eatery combines motorcycles, café-style cuisine, and great coffee. The edgy urban interior with views of the buzzing Buitengracht Street make for the perfect pit-stop for city dwellers. The quiches and sandwiches come highly recommended.
With its exposed ducts, pipes, and detailed machinery, this steampunk spot draws the crowds partly for its hip identity, and partly for its coffee – some of the best in the city. Well-executed breakfasts include a French toast croissant.
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Truth Coffee Roasting
36 Buitenkant StWith its exposed ducts, pipes, and detailed machinery, this steampunk spot draws the crowds partly for its hip identity, and partly for its coffee – some of the best in the city. Well-executed breakfasts include a French toast croissant.
Affordable, home-cooked food is what you’ll find at this family-friendly café. Think generous burgers and hearty wraps. The outdoor area is paradise in summer – especially if you’ve got kids. There’s an impressive calendar of live music.
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Cafe Roux - Noordhoek
Chapmans Peak DrAffordable, home-cooked food is what you’ll find at this family-friendly café. Think generous burgers and hearty wraps. The outdoor area is paradise in summer – especially if you’ve got kids. There’s an impressive calendar of live music.
Celebrating twenty years at the helm in 2016, chef patron Harald Bresselschmidt continues to transform local ingredients, with French technique and an Asian spin into something magnificent. Think duck ham with savoury grape strudel, a trio of Karoo lamb and aubergine soufflés. Set in an 1830’s townhouse with sash windows, it’s intimate and chic.
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Aubergine Restaurant
39 Barnet StCelebrating twenty years at the helm in 2016, chef patron Harald Bresselschmidt continues to transform local ingredients, with French technique and an Asian spin into something magnificent. Think duck ham with savoury grape strudel, a trio of Karoo lamb and aubergine soufflés. Set in an 1830’s townhouse with sash windows, it’s intimate and chic.
Book a spot on the terrace overlooking the glittering Atlantic ocean and settle down for delicious food that doesn’t rely on tricks to be fabulous. Dishes include a great retro crayfish and prawn cocktail with avocado and Marie Rose sauce, prawn dahl with creamed cauliflower, green mango chutney and cumin yoghurt and superb prawns Stroganoff.
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Azure Restaurant
Queen Victoria StreetBook a spot on the terrace overlooking the glittering Atlantic ocean and settle down for delicious food that doesn’t rely on tricks to be fabulous. Dishes include a great retro crayfish and prawn cocktail with avocado and Marie Rose sauce, prawn dahl with creamed cauliflower, green mango chutney and cumin yoghurt and superb prawns Stroganoff.
The menu is fairly safe, but excellently executed. The Underberg cheese soufflé and an excellent burger served with top-quality bacon and some of the best onion rings ever are highlights. Full-height windows overlook the lush gardens.
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The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
93 Brommersvlei RdThe menu is fairly safe, but excellently executed. The Underberg cheese soufflé and an excellent burger served with top-quality bacon and some of the best onion rings ever are highlights. Full-height windows overlook the lush gardens.
Peter Tempelhoff’s dramatic fine dining food scored the number four spot in this year’s Top 10. Made with Dalewood’s Huguenot, the Four Degrees of cheese –featuring a soufflé, cheese ice cream, panna cotta and shavings of cheese – is unmissable. The recently refurbished restaurant is also the recipient of the 2015 Boschendal Style Award, for its understated charcoal walls, bare wooden tables and leather chairs.
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Greenhouse, Constantia
93 Brommersvlei RdPeter Tempelhoff’s dramatic fine dining food scored the number four spot in this year’s Top 10. Made with Dalewood’s Huguenot, the Four Degrees of cheese –featuring a soufflé, cheese ice cream, panna cotta and shavings of cheese – is unmissable. The recently refurbished restaurant is also the recipient of the 2015 Boschendal Style Award, for its understated charcoal walls, bare wooden tables and leather chairs.
2015 Eat Out S. Pellegrino Chef of the Year Scot Kirton is a master at plating pretty food, and at his new venue in the Silvermist Wine Estate, came in at number two in this year’s Top 10. Lift the lid of a tin to find a Lilliputian seared tuna tataki, or savour the Asian-style pork with scallops, kimchi, lemongrass and ginger.
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La Colombe Restaurant
Main Road2015 Eat Out S. Pellegrino Chef of the Year Scot Kirton is a master at plating pretty food, and at his new venue in the Silvermist Wine Estate, came in at number two in this year’s Top 10. Lift the lid of a tin to find a Lilliputian seared tuna tataki, or savour the Asian-style pork with scallops, kimchi, lemongrass and ginger.
Tapas turns fine dining under the direction of Luke Dale-Roberts and Wesley Randles, with the restaurant cracking the Top 10 for the first time this year. It’s accessible – but sensational. Think smoked beef fillet with truffle-café-au-lait sauce or ash-baked celeriac with tahini, lentils, mint, goat’s cheese and a 25-year-old balsamic vinegar. The industrial but warm location offers 360-degree views of Cape Town.
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The Pot Luck Club
373-375 Albert RdTapas turns fine dining under the direction of Luke Dale-Roberts and Wesley Randles, with the restaurant cracking the Top 10 for the first time this year. It’s accessible – but sensational. Think smoked beef fillet with truffle-café-au-lait sauce or ash-baked celeriac with tahini, lentils, mint, goat’s cheese and a 25-year-old balsamic vinegar. The industrial but warm location offers 360-degree views of Cape Town.
Fine dining without the formality. The chef demonstrates flair and mastery of technique in sublime reductions, mousse, purees and sauces – while unusual venison dishes tempt visitors with warthog, gemsbok, kudu and springbok in season. It’s set in an elegant, historic brick townhouse.
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Savoy Cabbage Restaurant
101 Hout StreetFine dining without the formality. The chef demonstrates flair and mastery of technique in sublime reductions, mousse, purees and sauces – while unusual venison dishes tempt visitors with warthog, gemsbok, kudu and springbok in season. It’s set in an elegant, historic brick townhouse.
There’s no denying the brilliance of The Test Kitchen, now winner of Restaurant of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Every dish is a layered, balanced triumph of subtle flavours, textures and colours. Dishes might include springbok liver, chestnuts, beetroot and cocoa nib, or shiitake in squid-ink chawanmushi. It’s an eclectic mix of east and west, at the forefront of innovation.
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The Test Kitchen
373 Albert RdThere’s no denying the brilliance of The Test Kitchen, now winner of Restaurant of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. Every dish is a layered, balanced triumph of subtle flavours, textures and colours. Dishes might include springbok liver, chestnuts, beetroot and cocoa nib, or shiitake in squid-ink chawanmushi. It’s an eclectic mix of east and west, at the forefront of innovation.
Serving predominately North Indian dishes adapted for South African palates, this long-running restaurant is popular with the business crowd. Sample North Indian-style lamb biryani and paneer in a spinach (palak) sauce and a rich tomato gravy (shahi). Situated off pedestrianized Church Street, the restaurant itself is all deep emerald marble floors and dark wood furniture.
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Bukhara Cape Town CBD
33 Church StreetServing predominately North Indian dishes adapted for South African palates, this long-running restaurant is popular with the business crowd. Sample North Indian-style lamb biryani and paneer in a spinach (palak) sauce and a rich tomato gravy (shahi). Situated off pedestrianized Church Street, the restaurant itself is all deep emerald marble floors and dark wood furniture.
Classic, impeccably turned out Italian keeps regulars coming back to Giorgio Nava’s swish Milanese restaurant. The small plate of cavatelli, broccoli cream, anchovies and oregano flowers won at the World Pasta Championship competition in 2013 and is a must, and the ossobuco is one of the best in the city. Excellent for a romantic night out – or a meeting with fellow lawyers.
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95 Keerom St
95 Keerom StreetClassic, impeccably turned out Italian keeps regulars coming back to Giorgio Nava’s swish Milanese restaurant. The small plate of cavatelli, broccoli cream, anchovies and oregano flowers won at the World Pasta Championship competition in 2013 and is a must, and the ossobuco is one of the best in the city. Excellent for a romantic night out – or a meeting with fellow lawyers.
Italian food the way it’s meant to be – simple, fresh and tasty – is what you’ll find at this popular Green Point spot. Those in the know will aim straight for the carpaccio di pesca (fish carpaccio) and the gnocchi. It’s simple but stylish, with a warm buzz inside.
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Il Leone Mastrantonio
22 Cobern StItalian food the way it’s meant to be – simple, fresh and tasty – is what you’ll find at this popular Green Point spot. Those in the know will aim straight for the carpaccio di pesca (fish carpaccio) and the gnocchi. It’s simple but stylish, with a warm buzz inside.
Endless ocean views and perfect sunsets from the large outside seating area make this a fantastic place to take tourists and visitors. An approachable if pricey menu offers well-made seafood dishes, salads, burgers and sushi.
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The Bungalow
3 Victoria RdEndless ocean views and perfect sunsets from the large outside seating area make this a fantastic place to take tourists and visitors. An approachable if pricey menu offers well-made seafood dishes, salads, burgers and sushi.
A magnificent cosy but airy atmosphere makes this spot perennially popular. Chef Jonathan Japha’s blackboard menu changes frequently according to what is fresh and in season, but tends towards bistro-style mains.
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Black Sheep Restaurant
104 Kloof StA magnificent cosy but airy atmosphere makes this spot perennially popular. Chef Jonathan Japha’s blackboard menu changes frequently according to what is fresh and in season, but tends towards bistro-style mains.
Giorgio Nava’s Kloof Street venue is intimate and relaxed with two elegant dining rooms in the front of an old Victorian house. Select your cut of spectacular aged meat from a tray and rest assured it’ll be magnificent. It’s not cheap, but this is super special meat.
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Carne Kloof
153 Kloof StGiorgio Nava’s Kloof Street venue is intimate and relaxed with two elegant dining rooms in the front of an old Victorian house. Select your cut of spectacular aged meat from a tray and rest assured it’ll be magnificent. It’s not cheap, but this is super special meat.
This branch of the chain is a comfortable space with wood partitioning to create intimacy, and a few prized tables near windows looking down over the distant sea. Classic old-fashioned dishes like deep-fried camembert and prawns in a Marie Rose sauce still reign.
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The Hussar Grill Camps Bay
108 Camps Bay DriveThis branch of the chain is a comfortable space with wood partitioning to create intimacy, and a few prized tables near windows looking down over the distant sea. Classic old-fashioned dishes like deep-fried camembert and prawns in a Marie Rose sauce still reign.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the newest restaurant/bars on the Cape Town scene, Arcade is a hip new spot already proving super popular with the cool kids. Located on the bustling Bree Street, Arcade has a gritty, urban feel with tables inside and spilling out onto the street. Great vibe, food and a well-stocked bar make this new kid on the block one to watch. www.arcadecafe.co.za
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Arcade Cafe
152 Bree StOne of the newest restaurant/bars on the Cape Town scene, Arcade is a hip new spot already proving super popular with the cool kids. Located on the bustling Bree Street, Arcade has a gritty, urban feel with tables inside and spilling out onto the street. Great vibe, food and a well-stocked bar make this new kid on the block one to watch. www.arcadecafe.co.za
The casual and laid-back atmosphere of Rick’s makes it a great spot for cocktails and beers with friends. The loft lounge and cocktail bar leads onto a roof deck and gives patrons a stunning view of Table Mountain. www.rickscafe.co.za
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Rick's Cafe Americain
Weltevreden StreetThe casual and laid-back atmosphere of Rick’s makes it a great spot for cocktails and beers with friends. The loft lounge and cocktail bar leads onto a roof deck and gives patrons a stunning view of Table Mountain. www.rickscafe.co.za
So you like beer do you? Then Beerhouse in Cape Town is your utopia from the grind. There are 99 bottles of beer on the wall and 16 taps to help with the fall… Yep, I made that up, but there are genuinely no less than 99 bottled beers – from 13 different countries – and 20 taps for everything from pints to tasters. If you can’t find the perfect brew at Beerhouse, you obviously just enjoy trying to! There is also a food menu, which ties in nicely with the beery vibe, offering snacks paired with beers in-house and more substantial stomach liners as well. www.beerhouse.co.za
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BEERHOUSE on Long
223 Long StSo you like beer do you? Then Beerhouse in Cape Town is your utopia from the grind. There are 99 bottles of beer on the wall and 16 taps to help with the fall… Yep, I made that up, but there are genuinely no less than 99 bottled beers – from 13 different countries – and 20 taps for everything from pints to tasters. If you can’t find the perfect brew at Beerhouse, you obviously just enjoy trying to! There is also a food menu, which ties in nicely with the beery vibe, offering snacks paired with beers in-house and more substantial stomach liners as well. www.beerhouse.co.za
Most of the venue is inside, but if you grab a spot on a balcony, you get a cool view of the buzzing long-street and Table Mountain. You can catch some live acts here or listen to the DJ on duty while sipping your drinks. Trendy place for the urban cool kids of the city. www.facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT
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The Waiting Room
273 Long StMost of the venue is inside, but if you grab a spot on a balcony, you get a cool view of the buzzing long-street and Table Mountain. You can catch some live acts here or listen to the DJ on duty while sipping your drinks. Trendy place for the urban cool kids of the city. www.facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT
Possibly one of the top places for drinks with an ocean view, the VIP Sky Bar on the roof of the Cape Royale is a fantastic place to relax and wind down. There are views of the Atlantic Ocean and an outdoor pool that kids can use – weather permitting. www.caperoyale.co.za
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Sky Bar
49 Napier StPossibly one of the top places for drinks with an ocean view, the VIP Sky Bar on the roof of the Cape Royale is a fantastic place to relax and wind down. There are views of the Atlantic Ocean and an outdoor pool that kids can use – weather permitting. www.caperoyale.co.za
The first thing that will grab you about this trendy little spot on Kloof Street is the décor. Based on Feng Shui design principles, which uses the elements of fire, water, copper and wood to bring harmony to the environment, the Asian-inspired restaurant/bar is also home to Cape Town’s oldest olive tree, which is thriving in the venue’s open-air courtyard. Yep, you guessed it, the vibe is pretty chilled. A favourite with locals, Asoka has an impressive menu and offers everything from jazz to commercial house, depending on the night. http://asoka.za.com
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Asoka Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
68 Kloof StThe first thing that will grab you about this trendy little spot on Kloof Street is the décor. Based on Feng Shui design principles, which uses the elements of fire, water, copper and wood to bring harmony to the environment, the Asian-inspired restaurant/bar is also home to Cape Town’s oldest olive tree, which is thriving in the venue’s open-air courtyard. Yep, you guessed it, the vibe is pretty chilled. A favourite with locals, Asoka has an impressive menu and offers everything from jazz to commercial house, depending on the night. http://asoka.za.com
This stylish and sophisticated Club 31 has arguably one of the best views in the city. Situated at the top of the Absa Building on Adderley Street, you can look down on the city below as you party up a storm. The venue goes for a smart / casual vibe, so make some effort, with no guys U23 and girls U21 allowed entry. The party goes on late here, so don’t expect an early night if you’re hitting 31. In fact, you might want to make this your last port of call, because it tends to kick off a little later.
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Cocoon
2 Riebeek StThis stylish and sophisticated Club 31 has arguably one of the best views in the city. Situated at the top of the Absa Building on Adderley Street, you can look down on the city below as you party up a storm. The venue goes for a smart / casual vibe, so make some effort, with no guys U23 and girls U21 allowed entry. The party goes on late here, so don’t expect an early night if you’re hitting 31. In fact, you might want to make this your last port of call, because it tends to kick off a little later.
A European-style wine bar in the heart of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, Oblivion is a mainstay for those looking for a bite to eat and then wanting to cut loose. The addition of an awesome roof-top deck a couple of years ago has only added to its allure. A well-stocked bar and great food, Oblivion is also a favourite for sports fans with two big screens downstairs and two flat screens up top. Grab some food, watch some sport and then stay awhile. Oblivion awaits you. www.oblivion.co.za
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Oblivion Bar & Kitchen
22 Chichester RdA European-style wine bar in the heart of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, Oblivion is a mainstay for those looking for a bite to eat and then wanting to cut loose. The addition of an awesome roof-top deck a couple of years ago has only added to its allure. A well-stocked bar and great food, Oblivion is also a favourite for sports fans with two big screens downstairs and two flat screens up top. Grab some food, watch some sport and then stay awhile. Oblivion awaits you. www.oblivion.co.za
Established way back in 1864, this unassuming local is still massively popular, particularly on game day with people literally spilling out the doors as Cape Town’s sports fans descend on the venue. With nine 46-inch flat screen TVs and two big screens, you won’t miss a single tackle, pass or boundary hit, just make sure you get there early or you’re going to struggle to get inside, let alone to the bar. www.firemansarms.co.za
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The Fireman's Arms
Mechau StreetEstablished way back in 1864, this unassuming local is still massively popular, particularly on game day with people literally spilling out the doors as Cape Town’s sports fans descend on the venue. With nine 46-inch flat screen TVs and two big screens, you won’t miss a single tackle, pass or boundary hit, just make sure you get there early or you’re going to struggle to get inside, let alone to the bar. www.firemansarms.co.za
The masterminds behind this slick entertainment venue, situated in the heart of Cape Town, took a warehouse and turned it into one of the best live music spots in the city. Hang out with the rock and alternative crowds; enjoy a cold beer; and party to some of the best local and international bands and DJs. Check out their website for the latest gig guide to get the lowdown on the hottest new acts to hit the scene. www.theassembly.co.za
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The Assembly
61 Harrington StreetThe masterminds behind this slick entertainment venue, situated in the heart of Cape Town, took a warehouse and turned it into one of the best live music spots in the city. Hang out with the rock and alternative crowds; enjoy a cold beer; and party to some of the best local and international bands and DJs. Check out their website for the latest gig guide to get the lowdown on the hottest new acts to hit the scene. www.theassembly.co.za
This stylish bar on the Camps Strip has prime location and a classic beach vibe to thank for its popularity. Wile away the summer days, chilling out on one of the couches or hang by the bar while soaking up the vibes. It doesn’t slow down in winter either with a big sports crowd jamming into the venue to catch the latest sports action on the big screen tv sets.
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Café Caprice
37 Victoria RdThis stylish bar on the Camps Strip has prime location and a classic beach vibe to thank for its popularity. Wile away the summer days, chilling out on one of the couches or hang by the bar while soaking up the vibes. It doesn’t slow down in winter either with a big sports crowd jamming into the venue to catch the latest sports action on the big screen tv sets.
Another favourite in the Noordhoek Farm Village, the Red Herring is a popular hangout for locals and plenty make the drive in from the other side of the mountain. The newly-renovated Beach Road Bar makes maximum use of the deck that takes in the sea view and there is plenty of beer on tap to help soak it all in. In winter a roaring fireplace keeps you warm and it’s a popular spot to catch the live sport on tv as well. ww.theredherring.co.za
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The Red Herring Restaurant
Another favourite in the Noordhoek Farm Village, the Red Herring is a popular hangout for locals and plenty make the drive in from the other side of the mountain. The newly-renovated Beach Road Bar makes maximum use of the deck that takes in the sea view and there is plenty of beer on tap to help soak it all in. In winter a roaring fireplace keeps you warm and it’s a popular spot to catch the live sport on tv as well. ww.theredherring.co.za
A sophisticated club in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Living Room is where you go if you feel for dressing up for a night of dancing. It has a stylish Cocktail bar, VIP lounge, restaurant, cigar lounge and dance arena. Frequented by popular local DJ’s Living Room has become known for its good music and great weekend parties.
Living Room
Rhos StreetA sophisticated club in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, Living Room is where you go if you feel for dressing up for a night of dancing. It has a stylish Cocktail bar, VIP lounge, restaurant, cigar lounge and dance arena. Frequented by popular local DJ’s Living Room has become known for its good music and great weekend parties.
This bar/lounge/club is located on Loop Street and offers up everything from deep house to commercial music to hip-hop. Coco frequently has popular guest DJs on the decks with a packed stylish crowd on the dance floor. The regular events such as CocoFridays and CocoSaturdays keep the regulars coming back for more. www.cococpt.co.za
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Coco Nightclub
70 Loop StThis bar/lounge/club is located on Loop Street and offers up everything from deep house to commercial music to hip-hop. Coco frequently has popular guest DJs on the decks with a packed stylish crowd on the dance floor. The regular events such as CocoFridays and CocoSaturdays keep the regulars coming back for more. www.cococpt.co.za
Situated in Green Point, Jade Champagne Bar & Lounge is an uber-stylish venue that offers patrons a bar, club and lounge feel. You can dance the night away on the dance floor or relax on the semi-enclosed balcony that provides gorgeous views of Green Point main road. www.jadelounge.co.za
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Jade Champagne Bar & Lounge
39 Main RdSituated in Green Point, Jade Champagne Bar & Lounge is an uber-stylish venue that offers patrons a bar, club and lounge feel. You can dance the night away on the dance floor or relax on the semi-enclosed balcony that provides gorgeous views of Green Point main road. www.jadelounge.co.za
Shimmy offers an extensive variety of food and beverages to satisfy your every need. This restaurant turns into a vibey spot as the nights go on with great music and an extensive drinks menu to keep patrons hydrated. It doesn’t hurt that the view from Shimmy is breath-taking. www.shimmybeachclub.com
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Shimmy Beach Club
12 S Arm RdShimmy offers an extensive variety of food and beverages to satisfy your every need. This restaurant turns into a vibey spot as the nights go on with great music and an extensive drinks menu to keep patrons hydrated. It doesn’t hurt that the view from Shimmy is breath-taking. www.shimmybeachclub.com
Shopping
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Bay Harbour, the City of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Adrian van der Vyver has been credited with the design of the waterfront that is tourist friendly.
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Bay Harbour, the City of Cape Town and Table Mountain. Adrian van der Vyver has been credited with the design of the waterfront that is tourist friendly.
Canal Walk is a shopping centre in Cape Town, South Africa, that opened in 2000 and was built around a canal.
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Canal Walk Shopping Centre
490 Century BlvdCanal Walk is a shopping centre in Cape Town, South Africa, that opened in 2000 and was built around a canal.
Sightseeing
Robben Island (Afrikaans: Robbeneiland) is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa. The name is Dutch for "seal island." Robben Island is roughly oval in shape, 3.3 km long north-south, and 1.9 km wide, with an area of 5.07 km². It is flat and only a few metres above sea level, as a result of an ancient erosion event. Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid. To date, three of the former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become President of South Africa: Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe and current President Jacob Zuma.
Robben Island is both a South African National Heritage Site as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Robben Island
Robben Island (Afrikaans: Robbeneiland) is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 km west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa. The name is Dutch for "seal island." Robben Island is roughly oval in shape, 3.3 km long north-south, and 1.9 km wide, with an area of 5.07 km². It is flat and only a few metres above sea level, as a result of an ancient erosion event. Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid. To date, three of the former inmates of Robben Island have gone on to become President of South Africa: Nelson Mandela, Kgalema Motlanthe and current President Jacob Zuma.
Robben Island is both a South African National Heritage Site as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Parks & Nature
Table Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia.
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Table Mountain Hike
5821 Tafelberg RoadTable Mountain is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa, and is featured in the Flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia.
Boulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located in the Cape Peninsula, near Simon's Town towards Cape Point, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Boulders Beach
Kleintuin RoadBoulders Beach is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders, from which the name originated. It is located in the Cape Peninsula, near Simon's Town towards Cape Point, near Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Kirstenbosch is a famous botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of nine National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes.
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Isityalo SesiNkululeko SaseKirstenbosch
Rhodes DriveKirstenbosch is a famous botanical garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of nine National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes.
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.
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Intsimbi yeNkosi Yokuphepha
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.
Constantia is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, situated about 15 kilometres south of the centre of Cape Town. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious suburbs in South Africa.
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Constantia
Constantia is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, situated about 15 kilometres south of the centre of Cape Town. It is considered to be one of the most prestigious suburbs in South Africa.
Rhodes Memorial on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, is a memorial to English-born, South African politician Cecil John Rhodes. The memorial was designed by the renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker.
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I-Rhodes Memorial
Rhodes AvenueRhodes Memorial on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, is a memorial to English-born, South African politician Cecil John Rhodes. The memorial was designed by the renowned architect, Sir Herbert Baker.
Entertainment & Activities
The Two Oceans Aquarium is an aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
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I-Aquarium Yezintaba Ezingaphambili
Dock RoadThe Two Oceans Aquarium is an aquarium located at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Arts & Culture
Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the art in this gallery explores the love of the African continent. Vibrant street art has recently positioned itself in the art scene and adds to the African character of the art works on display.
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The Cape Gallery
60 Church StSituated in the heart of Cape Town, the art in this gallery explores the love of the African continent. Vibrant street art has recently positioned itself in the art scene and adds to the African character of the art works on display.
The Worldart gallery specialises in managing artists and their art, leaving artists free to exercise their creativity. The gallery also focus on media exposure, sourcing and selling works of art and they ship worldwide as well.
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Worldart Gallery
54 Church StThe Worldart gallery specialises in managing artists and their art, leaving artists free to exercise their creativity. The gallery also focus on media exposure, sourcing and selling works of art and they ship worldwide as well.
The gallery was opened to promote contemporary comic art and exhibit a select group of painters, sculptors and conceptual artists. It has also launched Collect Photography focusing on affordable photography by local and international talents.
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ERDMANN CONTEMPORARY
84 Kloof StThe gallery was opened to promote contemporary comic art and exhibit a select group of painters, sculptors and conceptual artists. It has also launched Collect Photography focusing on affordable photography by local and international talents.
The iArt Gallery is one of the leading contemporary South African art galleries and was established to create an institution that serves as both a visual and cultural indicator for collectors as well as a forum for contemporary artists to exhibit their work.
Iart
The iArt Gallery is one of the leading contemporary South African art galleries and was established to create an institution that serves as both a visual and cultural indicator for collectors as well as a forum for contemporary artists to exhibit their work.
The interior of this gallery is designed to maximise the exposure of fine contemporary paintings and sculpture, and takes particular pride in discovering and sustaining a growing stable of artists. The gallery is also available as a venue for exclusive events and can accommodate 100 to 120 people standing, or 80 people seated.
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Everard Read CIRCA Gallery, Cape Town
The interior of this gallery is designed to maximise the exposure of fine contemporary paintings and sculpture, and takes particular pride in discovering and sustaining a growing stable of artists. The gallery is also available as a venue for exclusive events and can accommodate 100 to 120 people standing, or 80 people seated.
Featuring fine art by leading South African artists, the 34FineArt gallery showcases an ever-changing parade of local works in various media. This is complimented by a selection of works by international artists.
34FineArt
160 Sir Lowry RdFeaturing fine art by leading South African artists, the 34FineArt gallery showcases an ever-changing parade of local works in various media. This is complimented by a selection of works by international artists.
This is a contemporary gallery focusing on providing South African artists access to the rest of the world and regularly exhibits international artists.
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Stevenson Gallery
This is a contemporary gallery focusing on providing South African artists access to the rest of the world and regularly exhibits international artists.
The Goodman Gallery encourages and promotes contemporary South African art, focusing on artists from South Africa, the greater African continent and other countries that engage with African context. The gallery has spaces in Johannesburg and Cape Town and recently opened Goodman Gallery Projects at Arts on Main in the Johannesburg CBD.
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Goodman Gallery
37A Somerset RoadThe Goodman Gallery encourages and promotes contemporary South African art, focusing on artists from South Africa, the greater African continent and other countries that engage with African context. The gallery has spaces in Johannesburg and Cape Town and recently opened Goodman Gallery Projects at Arts on Main in the Johannesburg CBD.